Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Arts & culture organization based in Chicago, IL. 1,170 employees. Exempt under §501(c)(3).

MissionWith the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at its core, the mission of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association is to enrich, inspire and transform lives through music, community engagement and education - locally, nationally and internationally.

Financial snapshot · TY 2023

$125.5M
Total revenue
$88.6M
Total expenses
$581.8M
Net assets

Financial health · TY 2023

81
Strong financial health
Composite score out of 100 based on reserve ratio, program efficiency, and revenue diversification.
Reserve ratio
100
19 months of expenses
Program efficiency
65
76% spent on programs
Revenue diversity
76
Mix of program fees, grants & contributions

Leadership compensation

$953,469
89th percentile vs. peers
Robert Chen
Concertmaster
$645,786
96th percentile vs. peers
Riccardo Muti
Music Director
$628,175
96th percentile vs. peers
Stephen Williamson
Principal Clarinet
$408,828
96th percentile vs. peers
Esteban Batallan Cons
Principal Trumpet
$407,070
96th percentile vs. peers

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